Young Farmers Coalition of WNY Farmer's Potluck
Event Details
Date
June 4, 2022
Time
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Groundwork Market Garden
1698 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
You're invited to our Farmers' Potluck Picnic & Tour at Groundwork Market Garden on Saturday, June 4th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please note that this has been rescheduled from May 28th.
Come to learn about how we're building community among farmers in WNY!
Welcoming farmers of all ages and experience levels and people who work on farms for a farm tour and evening of connection.
Our group is working to launch a local chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition.
We're excited about:
-Sharing ideas
-Pooling resources
-Networking with a purpose!
Community is what farmers do best (aside from growing amazing food). We can't wait to see you there!
-BYO plates, cutlery and blanket
-Bring a dish to pass
-Drinks provided
RSVPs appreciated (but not required) at yfc_wny@gmail.com
The Young Farmers Coalition works to transform agriculture in service to our communities and stewardship of our natural resources, requiring farmers of all ages! Supporting a new generation of working farms will require leadership and engagement by all generations of farmers. We welcome farmers of all ages who share this vision to join our new chapter.
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We are screening weed species for herbicide resistance.Species we are looking for include, but aren't limited to:
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Reach out to Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu for more information.